In times of need, we often turn to friends for comfort.

Animals are no different and photographerTobias Baumgaertnerproved this when he shared these moving photos with the world.

Taken in Melbourne, the photographs show two penguins embracing each other as they gaze upon the city lights.

Cute Fairy Penguins Embracing Each Other in Melbourne

In another, we see the silver penguin nestle her head tenderly into her companion.

The way that these two lovebirds were caring for one another stood out from the entire colony, heshared.

Fairy Penguins in Melbourne Hugging Each Other